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. >>> a south african government spokesperson tonight said former president nelson mandela was released from the hospital this morning. the 94-year-old was sent to the hospital 18 days ago. he was treated for a lung infection and had gull stone surgery. >>> on january 21, president barack obama will be sworn in for his second four year term. however, washington, d.c. officials are expecting much smaller crowds this time around. in 2008, a record 1.8 million visitors made their way to the capitol to participate in inauguration festivities. d.c. officials expect about 800,000 visitors for this inauguration. >>> a surprise christmas delivery. meet the south bay father who had to jump into action when his baby arrived a lot sooner than expected. >> when we can expect the next round of rain. >>> stockings hung, decorations on the wall, and christmas dinner on the table, when a san jose family received a surprise gift last night. it was dad, not santa delivering this tiny christmas package. >> reporter: it was a gift, they were not expecting this christmas. baby conner. >> i was thinking mid-
. >>> a south african government spokesperson tonight said former president nelson mandela was released from the hospital this morning. the 94-year-old was sent to the hospital 18 days ago. he was treated for a lung infection and had gull stone surgery. >>> on january 21, president barack obama will be sworn in for his second four year term. however, washington, d.c. officials are expecting much smaller crowds this time around. in 2008, a record 1.8 million visitors made their...
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. >> reporter: but if lawmakers don't extend the tax bill it reverts to 1949 law when the government not the market controlled prices and the dairy industry wasn't nearly as efficient as today. under those antiquated formulas a gallon of milk now under $4 most places could rise to $6 even $8 retail. >> you think about the fiscal cliff and they talk about, okay we're going to get a deal done and it might not be perfect. but you definitely don't expect the price of milk to double. >> the risk of this happening is quite slim. >> reporter: experts down play the dairy cliff. >> dairy producers would love to get twice as much for their milk but it ain't going to happen for a few months. >> reporter: because they say the agriculture department would stall it until congress finally acts. >> we're definitely concerned and we keep our eyes on the market. >> but for businesses like benton's dependent on dairy, even the thought of a price hike sends shivers. >> are these going to escalate as well? i'm sure. >> reporter: ice crime lovers joked, that gave them a good reason to eat more now. 1849 q
. >> reporter: but if lawmakers don't extend the tax bill it reverts to 1949 law when the government not the market controlled prices and the dairy industry wasn't nearly as efficient as today. under those antiquated formulas a gallon of milk now under $4 most places could rise to $6 even $8 retail. >> you think about the fiscal cliff and they talk about, okay we're going to get a deal done and it might not be perfect. but you definitely don't expect the price of milk to double....
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how much will be pick upped by the federal government has not yet been determined. >>>philipino oil rig worker died today. shortly after his wife and three children arrived from manila. he is the fourth person to die after an explosion at a oil platform. 10 other people were injured. >> good. it's a good day for giving. >>> the season of giving is in full swing. the bay area wide holiday traditional that kicks off today. >> the bay area has been on a warm streak. is it going to continue? mark tamayo has the warmest day of the weekend and when run returns to the forecast. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to s
how much will be pick upped by the federal government has not yet been determined. >>>philipino oil rig worker died today. shortly after his wife and three children arrived from manila. he is the fourth person to die after an explosion at a oil platform. 10 other people were injured. >> good. it's a good day for giving. >>> the season of giving is in full swing. the bay area wide holiday traditional that kicks off today. >> the bay area has been on a warm streak....
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the researchers looked at government statistics for the last 30 years and found that roughly 1/3 of all tumors discovered in routine mammograms are unlikely to result in illness. they say many of these tumors are treated, which needlessly exposes women to the cost, and trauma of treatment. they also say the increase in breast cancer survival rates is due mostly to improve therapies, not screenings. the study is published in the new england journal of medicine. the latest studies on abortion show a 5% decline. the largest drop in a decade. mississippi had the lowest abortion rate at 4 per 1,000 women of childbearing age. mississippi also has few abortion providers, and has the nation's highest teen birth rate. >>> heavy rain last night. i've got four of the northern california doppler radars spinning right now. the rain has pretty much ended as you go into northern california. no green on the radar, but you do see the reno radar, the eureka radar, and the sacramento radar. showing clear, at least clearer in terms of rainfall. looking like we're going to see fog out there tonight. the val
the researchers looked at government statistics for the last 30 years and found that roughly 1/3 of all tumors discovered in routine mammograms are unlikely to result in illness. they say many of these tumors are treated, which needlessly exposes women to the cost, and trauma of treatment. they also say the increase in breast cancer survival rates is due mostly to improve therapies, not screenings. the study is published in the new england journal of medicine. the latest studies on abortion...
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. >>> in news of the world tonight in north korea the government released information. it says the satellite will be used to study crops. one south korean officials says it's tumbling but not out of control. >>> a bomb exploded in a school killing at least 16 people. many were women and children. it was one of several bollings in the hospital. russia said president ashad may not be able the to defeat the weather. >>> and in london, a coroner reported that the nurse caught in the prank about the royal pregnancy had committed suicide by hanging. nurse jacintah saldahna apparently left a note behind. >>> city leaders announced a peace at home campaign just in time for the holidays when domestic violence tends to rise. george gascon says there's been a sharp rise in domestic violence cases. he says they've almost toweled in the past few years. >> no social boundaries. it impacts all of us. >> reporter: the campaign is being supported by shelters for women and will feature buses on munni buses. >>> the x factor judge calls it quits. >>> plus parts of southern california inun
. >>> in news of the world tonight in north korea the government released information. it says the satellite will be used to study crops. one south korean officials says it's tumbling but not out of control. >>> a bomb exploded in a school killing at least 16 people. many were women and children. it was one of several bollings in the hospital. russia said president ashad may not be able the to defeat the weather. >>> and in london, a coroner reported that the nurse...
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the spanish government vows to block any referendum arguing that the country does not allow a region alone. >>> he was joined by several other water skiing santas. it was part of a variety charity. >>> investigators in massachusetts say they now know the cause of friday's big huge explosion in fairfield. the damage destroyed 42 buildings. the head of the massachusetts head fire services department says a utility workers accidently punctured a gas line with a probe used to find leaks. the fire chief said the employee was following markings on a sidewalk that were supposed to show the location of a gas line but the markings were wrong. 20 people were hurt, none seriously. >>> authorities in florida said today that investigators in charge of the casey anthony case overlooked a possible key piece of evidence. the computer investigator only looked at one browser and failed to see a google search on another browser for full proof suffocation methods. the search was down on a computer mainly used by anthony on the last day that her 2-year- old daughter caylee was seen alive. casey anthony w
the spanish government vows to block any referendum arguing that the country does not allow a region alone. >>> he was joined by several other water skiing santas. it was part of a variety charity. >>> investigators in massachusetts say they now know the cause of friday's big huge explosion in fairfield. the damage destroyed 42 buildings. the head of the massachusetts head fire services department says a utility workers accidently punctured a gas line with a probe used to find...
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. >>> windows shattered and a government car pierced by bullets. new details about a south bay freeway shooting from the man who called 911. good evening. i'm julie haener. >> and i'm frank somerville. he was driving on highway 85 when the bullets just starting flying. tonight a marine recruiter is uninjured but his vehicle is a crime scene. matt keller talked to the 911 caller who first alerted police. matt. >> reporter: frank, we learned that a 911 call came from inside this outdoor patio business when a marine pulled into this parking lot when his car was shot this afternoon. marines understand the danger of joining the armed forces but don't expect the gunfire to happen at home. deputies say just after 1:00 today an unmarked government car driven by a marine corps officer was shot multiple times. kenneth white saw the pontiac pull into the parking lot where he works with windows blown out and bullet holes in the door. he was asked to call 911. >> what they explained was that the bullet that went across the driver's door lodged itself in the pas
. >>> windows shattered and a government car pierced by bullets. new details about a south bay freeway shooting from the man who called 911. good evening. i'm julie haener. >> and i'm frank somerville. he was driving on highway 85 when the bullets just starting flying. tonight a marine recruiter is uninjured but his vehicle is a crime scene. matt keller talked to the 911 caller who first alerted police. matt. >> reporter: frank, we learned that a 911 call came from inside...
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engel said his captors were part of a government militia. he said he and his team were kept blindfolded, bound and subjected to mock executions. >>> a gunman killed five pakistani women working on a u.s. sponsored polio vaccination campaign. no group has claimed responsibility for the attack but in recent months the taliban has spoke out against polio vaccination efforts. >>> in japan, a 115-year-old man says he is overwhelmingly happy to learn he has been crowned the oldest person. a japanese official says if kimora lives until december 28th he will be the world's longest living man ever documented. >>> in the ongoing battle between apple and samsung. both sides scored victories but on different continents. yesterday a judge rejected a lawsuit. both sides claim patent infringement. >>> a local san francisco grocery chain with three stores in the mission district has agreed to pay more than $110,000 in back pay to current and former employees. the agreement settles a former lawsuit in which casa guadalupe were forced to pay employers their w
engel said his captors were part of a government militia. he said he and his team were kept blindfolded, bound and subjected to mock executions. >>> a gunman killed five pakistani women working on a u.s. sponsored polio vaccination campaign. no group has claimed responsibility for the attack but in recent months the taliban has spoke out against polio vaccination efforts. >>> in japan, a 115-year-old man says he is overwhelmingly happy to learn he has been crowned the oldest...
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this is government taking over the entire health insurance industry. the american people do not want to get on this path. >> they will bring it up and when they bring it up they will ask for repeal. repeal of all the things i've said have children, have young adults, have seniors. >> minority leader nancy pelosi. >>> now that froie gras is officially banned, activists are trying to get a similar law in other states. the group says if any liver is being sold from other animals it will be considered adulterated. >>> other new laws include anti bullying measures. a law requiring maternal health care coverage for all pregnant women, another requiring coverage of behavioral treatment for autistic children in young adults. new safety standards for tattoo artists. and a law requires used car dealers to put red stickers on junked cars. >>> ken pritchett shows us how a club is trying to give burglars unwanted attention. >> so they broke in and broke it. >> reporter: they're inspecting the damage today, the broken glass but they knew it was here because of this.
this is government taking over the entire health insurance industry. the american people do not want to get on this path. >> they will bring it up and when they bring it up they will ask for repeal. repeal of all the things i've said have children, have young adults, have seniors. >> minority leader nancy pelosi. >>> now that froie gras is officially banned, activists are trying to get a similar law in other states. the group says if any liver is being sold from other...
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. >>> president obama weighed in on the federal government's attitude of state's that have made marijuana legal. in an interview released today mr. obama says he does not favor legalization but that enforcing federal laws against it would be a low priority. >>> a lack of progress in the fiscal cliff talks weighed on nasdaq tonight. the s & p500 was off by five. the dow dropped 35. >>> memories of a school shooting here in northern california. the lesson that is community can share today. >> and we'll tell you how a christening service here in east oakland turn into an impromptu prayer vigil for families in connecticut. re forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. share the harmony... she'll be here soon ! she'll love this !
. >>> president obama weighed in on the federal government's attitude of state's that have made marijuana legal. in an interview released today mr. obama says he does not favor legalization but that enforcing federal laws against it would be a low priority. >>> a lack of progress in the fiscal cliff talks weighed on nasdaq tonight. the s & p500 was off by five. the dow dropped 35. >>> memories of a school shooting here in northern california. the lesson that is...
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. >> there's optimistic news tonight from the federal government on the housing recovery. the commerce department says builders broke ground on 866,000 new homes last month. that is the largest number of new homes and apartments since july of 2008. and it is 87% higher than at the depth of the recession in april of 2009. >>> emeryville based jamba juice announced the company the planning to open 135 stores in california. the expansion will take place over the next six to seven years. right now there are about 800jamba juice stores across the year. >> dangerous diseases that could infect millions. we uncover the breeding ground and show you what's being done to protect us. >>> caught on camera in fremont. the bold thief who stole a package off this porch and how you can keep yourself from becoming a victim this holiday season. n >>> more now on our developing story of that search at an oakland quarry. here's a live picture of the scene. the fire department is leading the search for that man who apparently fell from a steep side to the water. the man reportedly went out to l
. >> there's optimistic news tonight from the federal government on the housing recovery. the commerce department says builders broke ground on 866,000 new homes last month. that is the largest number of new homes and apartments since july of 2008. and it is 87% higher than at the depth of the recession in april of 2009. >>> emeryville based jamba juice announced the company the planning to open 135 stores in california. the expansion will take place over the next six to seven...
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the colombian government did not reciprocate, saying it would continue military operations and does not trust the rebels. the two sides just began peace talks in cuba. aimed at ending 50 years of fighting. >>> in rome, a statue of the late pope john paul ii has gotten a facelift. some said it looked more like the world war ii fascist dictator, mussolini. the sculptor says he is pleased with the finished product. >>> churches have been putting up displayed in palisades park for the past 60 years. last year, santa monica set up a lottery for sites, because there are so many requests. today's ruling is being appealed. >>> oakland's youth radio received a prestigious honor at the white house. michelle obama presented two with a humanity award. it was one of 12 programs honored. youth radio a offers after school training programs to young people. it's already won a peabody award. the programs can be heard on national public radio. >>> how much will you be paying for your thanksgiving feast? we're going to tell you what the experts say, and how that compares to years past. >> bill martin is t
the colombian government did not reciprocate, saying it would continue military operations and does not trust the rebels. the two sides just began peace talks in cuba. aimed at ending 50 years of fighting. >>> in rome, a statue of the late pope john paul ii has gotten a facelift. some said it looked more like the world war ii fascist dictator, mussolini. the sculptor says he is pleased with the finished product. >>> churches have been putting up displayed in palisades park for...
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president obama also told a group of ceos, he won't republicans inject the threat of a government default into the current negotiations. >> that is a bad strategy for america. it is a bad strategy for your businesses, and it is not a game that i will play. >> in spite of the rhetoric, president obama and house speaker john boehner did speak by phone today for the first time in days. neither side is revealing what they discussed. >>> on wall street, stocks ended mixed with a fiscal cliff. the dow industrials gained 82 points amid optimism about a deal in washington perhaps in the next week. the tech heavy nasdaq fell 22 led lower by apple. its shares were 6% lower. apple's largest loss in a year. apple shares lost $37 to close at 538 and change. still apple stock is up more than $100 since the start of the year. >>> meantime, citigroup announced plans to cut 11,000 jobs, or 4% of its workforce. the company says the cuts will save more than $1 billion a year. the bulk of the jobs are in global operations. it is unclear how many jobs will be lost here in the united states. >>> i already calc
president obama also told a group of ceos, he won't republicans inject the threat of a government default into the current negotiations. >> that is a bad strategy for america. it is a bad strategy for your businesses, and it is not a game that i will play. >> in spite of the rhetoric, president obama and house speaker john boehner did speak by phone today for the first time in days. neither side is revealing what they discussed. >>> on wall street, stocks ended mixed with a...
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walker says he does not believe those jobs to be part of big government romney says he would cut. >>> rob portman is down playing speculation that he's on the short list to become romney's running mate. he says the choice for vp is up to the romney campaign. ohio is a critical state. no republican has ever won the presidency without winning ohio. >>> meanwhile politico is referring that romney may make his pick early. >>> gabrielle giffords is campaigning for a former aide. giffords resigned from her position in the house to recover after being wounded. ron barber is giffords former district director and the only democrat running. the winner of tuesday's special election will finish out the rest of giffords term which ends this fall. >>> the search is on for a gunman who opened fire at a pool party killing two people and injured others. police identifyed the gunman as monte leonard. authorities are searching for him in his hometown of montgomery alabama. >> it's sickening that these young lives were cut short and also the shooter is such a young man, it's, you know as a society we hav
walker says he does not believe those jobs to be part of big government romney says he would cut. >>> rob portman is down playing speculation that he's on the short list to become romney's running mate. he says the choice for vp is up to the romney campaign. ohio is a critical state. no republican has ever won the presidency without winning ohio. >>> meanwhile politico is referring that romney may make his pick early. >>> gabrielle giffords is campaigning for a former...
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the federal government today booting out a century hold bay area tradition. what this may mean for your food prices. >>> back now to the storm will be bringing rain to the north bay. bill what are you seeing. >> that's representing the heavier rainfall. we move in closer we're near -- near petaluma. nevato some heavier rain. and then we head south out toward the fremont area and hayward just light rain. but it's all spreading south as we go through the next few hours this area is going to drive south with significant rain and significant wind. so when i come back in a few minutes we're going to take a look at the rest of this storm's timing and we get into the next storm which is equally as strong. >>> the faa issued an advisory due to the low cloud ceiling. some flights are being delayed as much as five hours. only about 20% of the departures are on time. oakland international is experiencing short delays while san jose international is operating normally. >>> the coast guard wants boaters and beachgoers to be extra careful because of the storms. the coast g
the federal government today booting out a century hold bay area tradition. what this may mean for your food prices. >>> back now to the storm will be bringing rain to the north bay. bill what are you seeing. >> that's representing the heavier rainfall. we move in closer we're near -- near petaluma. nevato some heavier rain. and then we head south out toward the fremont area and hayward just light rain. but it's all spreading south as we go through the next few hours this area is...
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legislators left washington without a deal that would avoid cutting government services on january 1st. >> a portion of interstate 80 heading to the sierra was shut down today after a series of storm related spinouts. the highway patrol shut the highway down this morning from colfax to the nevada state line. this is what it looked like this afternoon where you see a detour prompting cars to exit the freeway and turn around. at times the interstate looked more like a parking lot. >> try to get to tahoe for christmas and we saw a small sign that says road closed and thought day were kidding. but they weren't. >> the interstate eventually reopened this afternoon, the most powerful winter storm of the season is on track to drop as much as 5 feet of snow on top of the sierra. here's what it looked like earlier at squaw valley. as much as 12 inches of snow is forecast for the foot hills around reno, carson city. >> the highway patrol is looking for the driver who crashed an suv in oakland this morning. the vehicle careened off interstate 580 and crashed into a tree during heavy rain overnigh
legislators left washington without a deal that would avoid cutting government services on january 1st. >> a portion of interstate 80 heading to the sierra was shut down today after a series of storm related spinouts. the highway patrol shut the highway down this morning from colfax to the nevada state line. this is what it looked like this afternoon where you see a detour prompting cars to exit the freeway and turn around. at times the interstate looked more like a parking lot. >>...
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russia insisted the agreement should allow bashar al-assad to have a role in the new government. the u.s. conceded to the plan, saying the hope is russia will put pressure on the president to end the violence. >>> in indian, monsoon rains left 29 people dead and displaced more than 1 million others. the rains have caused one of india's largest rivers to overflow and flooded villages. helicopters have been delivering food and dropping off relief workers to affected areas over the past two days. >>> mississippi may soon be the only state in the country without a health clinic that provides abortions. the jackson women's health organization is said to close its doors tomorrow. a new state law that takes effect sunday requires all of its clinics' abortion providers be certified obgyns and all must have privileges at a local hospital of the clinic is trying to comply, but all of its doctors travel from other states. >>> former pennington state president graham spanier helped cover up a report of abuse against jerry sandusky. according to cnn ee-mails show he -- e-mails show he support
russia insisted the agreement should allow bashar al-assad to have a role in the new government. the u.s. conceded to the plan, saying the hope is russia will put pressure on the president to end the violence. >>> in indian, monsoon rains left 29 people dead and displaced more than 1 million others. the rains have caused one of india's largest rivers to overflow and flooded villages. helicopters have been delivering food and dropping off relief workers to affected areas over the past...
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in greece it's also unclear who will run the government after the election. two parties who supported international bailouts appear likely to form a coalition but still haven't reached an agreement. it appears greece will continue to use the euro as its currency but uncertainty remains how greece will resolve its massive debt crisis. >>> in spain striking miners blocked roads in the north by setting tires on fire. their strike is in reaction to spain's own financial crisis and strict austerity measures. unemployment is 25%. they hung an effigy of the prime minister outside a mine. >>> men look park police are looking for whoever blew up three mailboxes last week with large fireworks. the first incident happened wednesday night on san m drive. the next two happened thursday night one on north lemon avenue the other on cotton street. one witness reported seeing teenagers in a new red pickup truck fleeing one of the blasts. >>> it's the world's fastest computer. plus. >>> a big change coming to san francisco's named cliff house as its owner prepares to alter the
in greece it's also unclear who will run the government after the election. two parties who supported international bailouts appear likely to form a coalition but still haven't reached an agreement. it appears greece will continue to use the euro as its currency but uncertainty remains how greece will resolve its massive debt crisis. >>> in spain striking miners blocked roads in the north by setting tires on fire. their strike is in reaction to spain's own financial crisis and strict...
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the howard jarvis taxpayers association claims that the letter uses government resources for a political campaign. letter warns that enrollment capacity will drop if voters don't approve proposition 30, which would increase sales taxes and income taxes for the wealthy. >>> ktvu's alloy rasmus explains amazon.com is now charging california shoppers sales tax. >> i woke up today and said today today that amazon is charging sales tax. >> reporter: and she had is a manager says for years amazon had an unfair advantage. >> it's hard for us to compete. it's not a level playing field because of sals tax rearview mirror they say amazon.com is one of their biggest competitors. currents come many with their smartphones and compare prices with aamazon on-line. >> as of now, the taxes, that california needs for our schools and roads and health care system will be coming into the state. >> reporter: state lawmakers struck a deal with amazon to start collecting sales tax september 15th. all of that revenue will go to state coffers. >> we figured it would be around $1 billion a year. >> reporter: econo
the howard jarvis taxpayers association claims that the letter uses government resources for a political campaign. letter warns that enrollment capacity will drop if voters don't approve proposition 30, which would increase sales taxes and income taxes for the wealthy. >>> ktvu's alloy rasmus explains amazon.com is now charging california shoppers sales tax. >> i woke up today and said today today that amazon is charging sales tax. >> reporter: and she had is a manager says...
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one woman we spoke to said she is most concerned about government taking away citizens' property rights is the good property rights are one of our fundamental liberties in this country. >> and all of the totalitarian regimes in the past have started by taking people's private property. >> organizers say today's event is especially important because it's an election-year. >>> 11 members of president obama's secret service detail were put on administrative leave today amid allegations of possible misconduct with prostitutes. the incident involved the president's advance team on assignment in colombia. the washington post reports on wednesday at least one agent had a sexual encounter with a local woman who then demanded pay. when the agent refused it parks and recreation the woman told police, who notified the u.s. embassy. >> the president is obviously away of the incident, but beyond that, this is a matter of the secret service is looking into. >>> the secret service stresses that the president's safety was never in jeopardy and he arrived without incident in colombia yesterday mr. obama
one woman we spoke to said she is most concerned about government taking away citizens' property rights is the good property rights are one of our fundamental liberties in this country. >> and all of the totalitarian regimes in the past have started by taking people's private property. >> organizers say today's event is especially important because it's an election-year. >>> 11 members of president obama's secret service detail were put on administrative leave today amid...
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. >> when it comes to legally married same-sex couples should the federal government be able to deny benefits under the defense of marriage act. today's court ruling says no. >> we were very pleased by today's ruling. >> reporter: ron lewis and stewart gagner are legally married by california law. they say the deal was declaring benefits unconstitutional could change their lives. >> every year john and i pay thousands of dollars extra in taxes because we're a same-sex couple. that's because we're not treated equally under federal tax law. >> reporter: the very fact they issued the opinion makes it highly significant. >> reporter: professor david levine says the appellate court's ruling sets up a supreme court review. but says the review only dealing with one part of d.o.m.a. >> this case is far away from what many people would consider the ultimate issue which is do we have to allow same-sex marriage in the states. >> reporter: but same-sex marriage advocates see a pattern in president obama's recent deck collar ration of support and one favorable -- recent declaration of support. >>
. >> when it comes to legally married same-sex couples should the federal government be able to deny benefits under the defense of marriage act. today's court ruling says no. >> we were very pleased by today's ruling. >> reporter: ron lewis and stewart gagner are legally married by california law. they say the deal was declaring benefits unconstitutional could change their lives. >> every year john and i pay thousands of dollars extra in taxes because we're a same-sex...
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government unsealed documents from the 1940 census and there's been a rush now to pour through the pages online. the website received more than 22 million hits in its first four hours. people can also check out the records at places such as the national archives in san bruno. genealogists say this census is full of information that can help people trace their family history. >>> who are going to play steve jobs in an upcoming movie? >> plus -- >> they are playing major league baseball again in the bay area, what the a's have in common. >> the new direction in the search for a missing south bay teenager. where volunteers are focusing their efforts. [ male announcer ] a car is either luxury or it isn't. if you want a luxury car with a standard power moonroof, your options are going to be limited. ♪ if you want standard leather-trimmed seats, you're going to have even fewer. ♪ and if you want standard keyless access, then your choice is obvious. the lexus es. it's complete luxury in a class full of compromises. see your lexus dealer. b it's complete luxury in a class full of compromises
government unsealed documents from the 1940 census and there's been a rush now to pour through the pages online. the website received more than 22 million hits in its first four hours. people can also check out the records at places such as the national archives in san bruno. genealogists say this census is full of information that can help people trace their family history. >>> who are going to play steve jobs in an upcoming movie? >> plus -- >> they are playing major...
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they say private workers are more nexible and less expensive than government workers. airport officials destroyed that will happen if and when a company is picked. >> company that is chosen will then be trained by the tsa. they will use the same tsa procedures, policies, and equipment. so the traveling public, even if this goes forward, not too much will change from the perception of the traveling public. >> those opposed to privatization say it would end up costing taxpayers more for the same service welcome to newark international airport. >> it's the new face of the airport customer service, coming up, why some customers aren't fans of the new airport avatar. >>> in election 2012 news, republican presidential candidate mitt romney arrived in israel. romney's camp says the candidate plans to meet with leaders. some of of his wealthy supporters including casino mogul adelson plan to attend mco rubio said in elected "mr. obama would bring the country back to the dark ages." later in the day, a mechanical problem on the plane prompted a landing landed in new mexico. >>>
they say private workers are more nexible and less expensive than government workers. airport officials destroyed that will happen if and when a company is picked. >> company that is chosen will then be trained by the tsa. they will use the same tsa procedures, policies, and equipment. so the traveling public, even if this goes forward, not too much will change from the perception of the traveling public. >> those opposed to privatization say it would end up costing taxpayers more...
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. >> reporter: this 26-year-old from syria didn't want to give us her name today, worries the government might target her family back home. >> the revolution is something we needed for a long time. it's time for us to be liberated. >> reporter: just this week russia and china sparked international outrage by vetoing a vote. the rally was peaceful although a security office did come by to keep check on the crowd. >> we're paying the price and we will be free. >> reporter: we were unable to reach anyone from the russian consulate to comment. but we are told many of these demonstrations are planned for the future. alex savidge. >> measure news of the world tonight. in after ban stan at least nine people died today when a car bomb exploded outside a police headquarters in kandahar. no one has claimed responsibility. >>> and in northern afghanistan, a u.s. soldier shot and killed an afghan guard and a military base. officials say the american opened a door and saw the barrel of the guards gun and then fired. >>> in northern australia, large scale evacuations are under way as flood waters thre
. >> reporter: this 26-year-old from syria didn't want to give us her name today, worries the government might target her family back home. >> the revolution is something we needed for a long time. it's time for us to be liberated. >> reporter: just this week russia and china sparked international outrage by vetoing a vote. the rally was peaceful although a security office did come by to keep check on the crowd. >> we're paying the price and we will be free. >>...
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they are being sentenced to prison for criticizing their government. that event was just part of an all day international campaign. ktvu's noel walker reports it ranges from regular people to rock stars. >> reporter: this is not what you expect to see or hear outside the russian embassy. >> and i'm not afraid to show my face. this is in support. >> hearing the verdict in her native russia that sent three members of the punk rock band to jail for two years. their crime? huliganism. band members smiled as the judge handed down their sentences. the once obscure band is getting worldwide attention. >> the united states is disappointed by the verdict. >> white house to protest in the streets were singer madonna gave the band a nod. >> i think that they have done something courageous. >> most of my friends would not come here to support me because they are afraid. >> back at the embassy, it feels like russia decades ago. >> right now we don't have freedom of speech in russia. >> you think you are going backwards? >> yeah. we are going backwards. >> declared
they are being sentenced to prison for criticizing their government. that event was just part of an all day international campaign. ktvu's noel walker reports it ranges from regular people to rock stars. >> reporter: this is not what you expect to see or hear outside the russian embassy. >> and i'm not afraid to show my face. this is in support. >> hearing the verdict in her native russia that sent three members of the punk rock band to jail for two years. their crime?...
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in the last week such talk has only benefited the iranian government by driving up the cost of oil which they defend on to fund their nuclear problem. >> president obama says he wants to increase pressure on tehran. he has said repeatedly no options are off the table. >>> a daunting clean up task is underway as survivors assess the devastation. 74 tornadoes have been reported. still many people say warnings from the national weather service, local emergency crews and local television stations sent them running for cover and saved lives. >>> from kentucky to ohio to georgia people are digging out after a series of destructive storms. we'll take a closer look at the devastation through the eyes of residents and those charged with helping them recover. >>> one of the biggest names in the world of rock & roll guitar has died. ronny montros passed away at the age of 64. ktvu's patti lee spoke to those who knew the rock legend. >> reporter: we were at the site of his home in milbrae yesterday, but today, fans were paying tribute in their weekly jam session. listen to a few of his hits and the
in the last week such talk has only benefited the iranian government by driving up the cost of oil which they defend on to fund their nuclear problem. >> president obama says he wants to increase pressure on tehran. he has said repeatedly no options are off the table. >>> a daunting clean up task is underway as survivors assess the devastation. 74 tornadoes have been reported. still many people say warnings from the national weather service, local emergency crews and local...
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compared to 74% of those 65 and older, younger voters are more trusting of the government and less interested in politics. at san jose state there were many empty seats. >> hey, what are you doing right now? >> reporter: those students stood outside trying to get others in. they also used this poster that links devices directly to election websites. >> it's to educate our students more and to tie them to technology. >> reporter: of the 1.4 million people who use the state's new online voter registration system about half of them were younger voters. maureen naylor, ktvu news. >>> a college education without the tuition. >> it's like coming out west in the gold rush. there's this big area who are trying to get in and we have no idea where it's going to go. >> the new trend in education and why some students feel cheated. >> at 10:45, sending supplies to areas hit hard by sandy. the big mobilization effort at travis. [ female announcer ] safeway presents real big deals of the week. or how to get great prices on things you need. heading into the holidays you look for the best deals. that's why w
compared to 74% of those 65 and older, younger voters are more trusting of the government and less interested in politics. at san jose state there were many empty seats. >> hey, what are you doing right now? >> reporter: those students stood outside trying to get others in. they also used this poster that links devices directly to election websites. >> it's to educate our students more and to tie them to technology. >> reporter: of the 1.4 million people who use the...
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he became a government inform ability. -- informant. >>> get ready, the british are coming. ♪ [ music ] the hugely popular boy band that's taking over the bay area tonight. >> another beautiful day around the bay. but bill martin is tracking a big warm up. his complete forecast is just ahead. where is it ? it's gone. we'll find it. any day can be an adventure. that's why we got a subaru. love wherever the road takes you. wow, there it is. [ cheering ] >>> on the ground. arias from deep third got him! >> that is how the game ended tonight. a ground out to third base. a great throw to first. the perfect game ensures matt cain's name will make the record books and he will be in cooperstown for this game. he had taken no hitters into the 5th inning several times in his career. the fans, as they say, went wild. more excitement in the south bay. >>> the latest boy band from the u.k. is causing a fan frenzy in san jose. we caught up with these young fans as they were getting ready to see the band, one direction. they have a top selling band after being discovered on the x factor in england.
he became a government inform ability. -- informant. >>> get ready, the british are coming. ♪ [ music ] the hugely popular boy band that's taking over the bay area tonight. >> another beautiful day around the bay. but bill martin is tracking a big warm up. his complete forecast is just ahead. where is it ? it's gone. we'll find it. any day can be an adventure. that's why we got a subaru. love wherever the road takes you. wow, there it is. [ cheering ] >>> on the...
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very heavy exchanges seen here with government rocket fire captured on-camera. >> just this morning, syrian forces resumed their brutal shelling of homes, and opened fire on mourners in aleppo, raising renewed doubts about the sincerity of the regime's commitment to a ceasefire. >> reporter: those mourners in aleppo hit by bullets and tear gas. at least four in the crowd killed. the un security council unanimously voting to sending monitors and this time with help from china and russia, who vetoed two previous attempts. meeting in geneva, saturday, ban ki-moon and kofi annan observing the green light given to the mission. we're both very relieved and happy that the council passed a unanimous resolution authorizing the deployment of the orphickers. >> reporter: the u.s. secretary-general says if the first wave of observers is successful, a larger force of 250 could be deployed in the future. in new york, heather childers. >>> in other news of the world tonight, egyptian officials announced they are barring ten candidates from running in upcoming elections. those barred include the mus
very heavy exchanges seen here with government rocket fire captured on-camera. >> just this morning, syrian forces resumed their brutal shelling of homes, and opened fire on mourners in aleppo, raising renewed doubts about the sincerity of the regime's commitment to a ceasefire. >> reporter: those mourners in aleppo hit by bullets and tear gas. at least four in the crowd killed. the un security council unanimously voting to sending monitors and this time with help from china and...